Jasper Morrison, 2010/2014
RE designates the HAL model with a seat shell made of recycled plastic. Utilising this recycled material from household waste instead of conventional plastic generates less climate-damaging emissions, with a reduction in energy consumption. Due to the composition of the recycled material, the different colours are interspersed with tiny specks of pigment, giving the seat shells a certain natural appearance and a warm inviting appeal – especially when combined with the characteristic wooden legs in the version HAL RE Wood.
Jasper Morrison lives and works in London and Tokyo. His designs are expressions of the ‘super normal’ design philosophy: rather than seeking unusual or extravagant results, he often breathes new life into proven solutions by means of reinterpretation, further development and refinement. He has worked together with Vitra on a regular basis since 1989.
Glides: Colour matched to the small attachment parts for the seat shell, choice of white (except HAL Wood and HAL Ply Wood) or basic dark. All bases fitted with glides for carpet; felt glides optionally available for hard floors.
Seat Shell: Dyed-through, recycled polypropylene, with optional seat cushion (screwed to the seat shell) made of recyclable polyurethane foam 'V-Foam'.
Base: Non-stackable wooden base in natural or dark oak. Connecting element between shell and base in die-cast aluminium, powder-coated in dim grey.
Origin of Wood: Oak (Quercus robur) from Western Europe and/or Poland.
